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Confusion Over Death Figure as Suicide Bombers Attack Borno Community

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Five female suicide bombers have attacked a community in Borno State, Northeast Nigeria.

While some reports say about eight people were killed and 30 injured, others say the death toll is up to 16.

The Spokesperson of the Borno State Police Command Victor Isuku, confirmed that the attack took place on Sunday night at around 08:30 p.m. (1930 GMT) in Kofa community, around 8 km (5 miles) from the state capital, Maiduguri.

On June 7, the Boko Haram attacked Jiddari Polo in Maiduguri making residents flee their homes and taking refuge from another neighbouring village.

 

 

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